Radicals Chasing Utopia

Inside the Rogue Movements Trying to Change the World

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book Radicals Chasing Utopia by Jamie Bartlett, PublicAffairs
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jamie Bartlett ISBN: 9781568589879
Publisher: PublicAffairs Publication: June 13, 2017
Imprint: Bold Type Books Language: English
Author: Jamie Bartlett
ISBN: 9781568589879
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Publication: June 13, 2017
Imprint: Bold Type Books
Language: English

"It's the hubris of every generation to think that they have arrived at the best way of living. But all the things we now take for granted, all the modern wisdoms we hold to be self-evident, were once derided as dangerous or foolish radical thinking."-From the Prologue

In Radicals Chasing Utopia, Jamie Bartlett, one of the world's leading thinkers on radical politics and technology, takes readers inside the strange and exciting worlds of the innovators, disrupters, idealists, and extremists who think we can do better-and believe they know how. Bartlett introduces us to some of the most influential movements today: techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, militant environmentalists striving to save the planet by any means necessary, and psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society with the help of powerful hallucinogens.

The success of democratic societies hinges on our ability to listen to-and in some cases learn from-the radical movements in our midst. Their methods may be extreme, but in chasing utopia, these groups are challenging what is possible and previewing the world to come.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"It's the hubris of every generation to think that they have arrived at the best way of living. But all the things we now take for granted, all the modern wisdoms we hold to be self-evident, were once derided as dangerous or foolish radical thinking."-From the Prologue

In Radicals Chasing Utopia, Jamie Bartlett, one of the world's leading thinkers on radical politics and technology, takes readers inside the strange and exciting worlds of the innovators, disrupters, idealists, and extremists who think we can do better-and believe they know how. Bartlett introduces us to some of the most influential movements today: techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, militant environmentalists striving to save the planet by any means necessary, and psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society with the help of powerful hallucinogens.

The success of democratic societies hinges on our ability to listen to-and in some cases learn from-the radical movements in our midst. Their methods may be extreme, but in chasing utopia, these groups are challenging what is possible and previewing the world to come.

More books from PublicAffairs

Cover of the book Give Smart by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book Those Who Have Borne the Battle by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book WikiLeaks by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book Kill the Messenger by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Medici Conspiracy by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book A Moment of Crisis by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Economist Guide to Emerging Markets by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book Collateral Damage by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Great American Stickup by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Truth About Camp David by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book Out of My Mind by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Longevity Economy by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Declaration of Independents by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book Crude Awakening by Jamie Bartlett
Cover of the book The Cat From Hue by Jamie Bartlett
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy